2018 XCD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9917 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.8951 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9196 GEL

2018 XCD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.8951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9464 to the December average rate of 0.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9917 was down 2.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,958 GEL

2017 Average 4,624 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 4,475 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.83 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9935

0.8938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to GEL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9134, compared to 0.9259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0812 GEL (High: 0.9865 / Low: 0.9054). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GEL (High: 0.9067 / Low: 0.9044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0812

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+1.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9852

2017 Avg (December) 0.9710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9590	0.9122	0.9464
February	0.9173	0.9034	0.9101
March	0.9118	0.9006	0.9054
April	0.9127	0.8951	0.9021
May	0.9174	0.9001	0.9080
June	0.9128	0.9045	0.9082
July	0.9067	0.9044	0.9056
August	0.9187	0.9054	0.9131
September	0.9202	0.9054	0.9090
October	0.9094	0.9054	0.9058
November	0.9865	0.9054	0.9364
December	0.9917	0.9799	0.9852